By Pragya Kaushika
New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- e Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the decision to remove the title of Sher-i-Kashmir, the title accorded to former Prime minister of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah, from police gallantry medals.
The national party also called for the use of culturally appropriate symbols for naming institutions, buildings and awards in the Union territory.
Speaking to ANI, Nirmal Singh, former deputy CM J&K welcomed the step initiated by the LG, Jammu and Kashmir to remove 'Sher-i-Kashmir.'
"I welcome the step and congratulate LG for deciding to do away with the title Sher-i- Kashmir. This man (Mohammad Abdullah) has a past of stoking communal divide. National Conference flag was made state flag ...